Mission Bay Lake of the Ozarks: Veterans Day Lake of the Ozarks

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Honoring All Veterans

This Saturday is Veterans Day and Mission Bay would like to honor and thank all service members that have served this great nation. Here is some history and facts about Veterans Day and what’s going on around the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend.

The History

In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I. One year later, in November 1919, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. The day’s observation included parades and public gatherings, as well as a brief pause in schools and businesses at 11 am.

In 1954, after lobbying efforts by veterans’ service organizations, the 83rd U.S. Congress amended the 1938 act that had made Armistice Day a holiday – they had changed the word “Armistice” in favor of “Veterans”. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the legislation on June 1, 1954. From that day forward, November 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Facts about Veterans in the United States

According to the most recent statistics, there are 18.5 million veterans in the United States

Only 50% of returning veterans who need mental health treatment will receive services.

It is estimated that 1/3 of adult homeless men and nearly ¼ of all homeless adults have served in the armed forces.

20% of the veterans who served in either Iraq or Afghanistan suffer from either major depression or PTSD. 19.5% of veterans in these two categories have experienced a traumatic brain injury.

Events in the Community on November 11th

4th Annual Veterans Day Parade - Osage Beach City Hall to Lake of the Ozarks Elks Lodge Come out and support our veterans! Food and beverages will be available at Elks Lodge. Everyone is welcome!

HyVee will honor all veterans and active military with a free breakfast buffet from 7-11 am.

American Legion Zack Wheat Post 624 in Sunrise Beach will be providing a free breakfast from 7-10:30 am for Veterans, Firefighters, Police Officers, and EMTs.

Show your military ID and enjoy a complimentary meal at RJ’s Family Restaurant West Highway 54 in Camdenton.

Mission Bay encourages you to take the time to thank all Veterans, Active Military, and their families for the sacrifices they make for our country.

Be sure to stop by our year-round residential development at the Lake of the Ozarks. Mission Bay offers gorgeous Lake view and lakefront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks. Mission Bay is conveniently located on Twin Rivers Road off Highway 5 in Greenview MO. Stop by and see us today!

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Phone: (573) 346-6600

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237 Mission Bay Blvd.

Camdenton, MO 65020

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Veterans Day Celebration at Lake of the Ozarks

Veterans Day originated on November 11, 1919 as "Armistice Day," the first anniversary of the end of World War I and became a national holiday in 1938. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, Veterans Day was created to honor all American veterans, not just those who've died in service. Mission Bay encourages everyone to step back and think about all that these veterans have done for our country.

Veterans Day Facts

President Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day in 1954.
The Uniform Holidays Bill was passed by Congress in 1968. The bill moved the celebration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. The law went into effect in 1971.
President Ford returned Veterans Day to November 11, due to the important historical significance of the date, in 1975.

Statistics on Veterans

There are approximately 23.2 million military veterans in the United States
9.2 million veterans are over the age of 65
1.9 million veterans are under the age of 35
1.8 million veterans are women
7.8 million veterans served during the Vietnam War and represent 33% of all living veterans
5.2 million veterans served during the Golf War
2.6 million veterans served during World War II
2.8 million veterans served during the Korean War
6 million veterans served during peacetime

To help honor our veterans, the Lake of the Ozarks Elks Lodge has been working hard to put together the first ever Veterans Day Parade at the Lake! The parade will take place this Saturday, November 8 starting at 10:30 AM. The parade will begin at Osage Beach City Hall and will conclude near the Elks Lodge. We hope to see you there!

Mission Bay offers Lake living at its finest with gorgeous lake view and lakefront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks. The development boasts an exquisite clubhouse with heated indoor pool and outdoor pool and hot tub for entertaining family and friends. Residents enjoy multiple common areas, parks, and picnic areas, as well as 1400' seawall and lakefront cart path to provide ease of access to community docks. Nearby is the new Woods Supermarket, lake front restaurants and just 6 minutes from Camdenton via the improved Highway 5.

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